New York mayor race frames national political stakes
In a 1937 profile, New York’s mayoralty race is framed as a national political weather vane with Royal Copeland challenging Fiorello LaGuardia and Jeremiah Mahoney. The piece highlights LaGuardia’s short stature, fiery temperament, anti-Nazi stance, and fusion path to power, as well as Copeland’s effort to unite anti-New Deal voters amid a split field.
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A vivid profile contrasts Mahoney a rich Irish American lawyer and anti Hitler advocate with Copeland a Michigan born health official turned New York congressman. It notes Mahoney’s linguistic skill, Tammany ties, Roosevelt clash, and athletic habit, plus Copeland’s Ann Arbor roots, Hylan era entry, and 1920s bonus episode.
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Senate ejects ICC attorney during McCarran air transport debate
Inwood of the ICC air mail bureau was ordered to leave the Senate chamber after McKellar objected to his presence during McCarran air transport bill discussion. Wheeler defended Inwood, saying he helped draft and explain the bill, while McKellar argued the move violated rules. Wheeler later criticized air mail regulation as corrupt and politically motivated. Also: Max Schmeling plans to fight Joe Louis, aiming for the title.
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Moone's Emerald Oil for Foot Comfort
Tired aching swollen feet relief comes from Moone's Emerald Oil praised as safe pleasant and fast acting. One application stops soreness with no greasy residue and deodorizes foot odor. Available at Stowits Drug Store Round Corner Drug Store or any druggist.
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Schmeling bets on September or October for rematch
The German heavyweight who kayoed Louis last year said Tom my Farr has no outside chance to beat the champion in the August 26 title bout at Yankee Stadium. He is willing to fight late September or early October.
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Several Cities Ask Motor Car Inspection
Topeka August 19. The practice of inspecting motor cars for safety has gained favor in several cities before highway patrol campaigns. Jack Jenkins, superintendent, said he has received requests from city officials of Lawrence Kansas City Parsons Wichita in the area.
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Expensive Car Tag Purchases Highlight Title Steps
Paul Luckan said buyers can save by ensuring the former owner holds title and a 1937 license tag before closing. A case involved a inherited car where the purchaser paid 12 dollars for a license tag, title, and reassignment, versus 3.75 dollars if proper title and tag were shown first. The note appears in the Topeka dispatch along with other items on rate reform, oil wells, and foreclosures.
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